2 Birth Center Qs: food and clothes

hvtang

So, we are using a birth center and with my due date rapidly approaching, I am going to start packing...two questions:

If you birthed at a center, what did you pack for clothing for yourself?  They gave me a checklist which basically says 3-4 mid thigh length shirts/gowns and a going home outfit, but I don't have 3-4 mid-thigh length shirts and quite frankly don't see myself wearing something like that.  We are planning a water birth and I'm a naked person anyways so I'm thinking I won't need all of that...thoughts?  Other suggestions?  

2nd question - they have a full kitchen and say to bring snacks for during labor, as well as food for after the birth - any good, easy suggestions on what to bring for a post-birth meal?  I'm thinking either a frozen casserole of some sort, or maybe just doing sandwiches...

 Any other birth center must-have suggestions are appreciated also!

 ETA: Checkout is 12 hours after birth, so I won't need a ton of stuff/be staying more than one day.

cyprissa

I gave birth at a birth center last time, if you don't wear gowns, don't buy any. Maybe bring a few of your DHs t-shirts to wear. Here are my other suggestions:

-bathing suit top or sports bra for the tub if you have big boobs

-nursing tank

KateLouise

How long do you anticipate staying? Are these items for labour or post birth?

I wore yoga type pants and loose tops. You definitely need extras in case you leak/make a mess on them. That is the good thing about just wearing long tops. You can hit

cyprissa

I second KateLouise's suggestion to have lots of easy to eat snacks for home. I was STARVING in the early days of breastfeeding. Also, a cup with a lid that doesn't spill easily is super helpful because breastfeeding also makes you very thirsty.